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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #199 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Hymns with Descants First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, an angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," said he (for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind); "glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and human-kind. 3 "To you in David's town this day is born of David's line a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heav'nly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all meanly wrapped in swathing bnads, and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; good will to all from highest heaven begin and never cease." Scripture: Luke 2:8-15 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD

Lord Christ, the Father's Mighty Son

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #275 (1985) Meter: 8.8.5.8.6 Topics: Hymns with Descants Lyrics: 1 Lord Christ, the Father's mighty Son, whose work upon the cross was done to give and receive, make all our scattered churches one that the world may believe. 2 To make us one your prayers were said, to make us one you broke the bread for all to receive; its pieces scatter us instead: how can others believe? 3 Lord Christ, forgive us, make us new! What our designs could never do your love can achieve. Our prayers, our work, we bring to you that the world may believe. 4 We will not question or refuse the way you work, the means you choose, the pattern you weave; but reconcile our warring views that the world may believe. Scripture: John 17:21 Languages: English Tune Title: EAST MEADS

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #362 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Hymns with Descants Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace! 2 Jesus, the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease, 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life, and health, and peace. 3 He speaks, and, list'ning to his voice, new life the dead receive; the mournful, broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe. 4 Hear him, you deaf; his praise, ye dumb, your loosened tongues employ; ye blind, behold your Savior come; and leap, you lame, for joy. 5 Look unto him, ye nations: own your God, ye fallen race; look, and be saved by faith alone; be justified by grace. 6 My gracious Master and my Lord, assist me to proclaim, and spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: RICHMOND

Christians, Lift Up Your Hearts

Author: John E. Bowers Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #371 (1985) Meter: Irregular Topics: Hymns with Descants First Line: Christians lift up your hearts Scripture: Psalm 118:14 Languages: English Tune Title: SALVE FESTA DIES

There's a Spirit in the Air

Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #380 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Hymns with Descants Lyrics: 1 There's a spirit in the air, telling Christians ev'rywhere: "Praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world!" 2 Lose your shyness, find your tongue; tell the world what God has done: God in Christ has come to stay. we can see his pow'r today. 3 When believers break the bread, when a hungry child is fed: praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world. 4 Still his Spirit leads the fight, seeing wrong and setting right: God in Christ has come to stay. we can see his pow'r today. 5 When a stranger's not alone, where the homeless find a home, praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world. 6 May the Spirit fill our praise, guide our thoughts and change our ways. God in Christ has come to stay, we can see his power today! 7 There's a Spirit in the air, calling people everywhere: praise the love that Christ revealed, living, working in our world. Scripture: John 14:16 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDS

All creatures of our God and King

Author: Francis of Assisi, 1182-1226; William H. Draper, 1855-1933 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #433 (1997) Meter: 8.8.4.4.8.8 with alleluias Topics: Descants and Fauxbourdons; Forgiveness / Pardon; God Creator and Ruler; Harvest Thanksgiving; Hymns with Doxologies; Love; Music / Singing / Song; Worship Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Christ is made the sure foundation

Author: Anonymous; John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #482 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Descants and Fauxbourdons; Hymns with Doxologies; Jesus Christ Cornerstone / Foundation; The Church; Trinity; Worship Lyrics: 1 Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the church in one, holy Zion's help forever, and her confidence alone. 2 All within that holy city, dearly loved of God on high, in exultant jubilation pour perpetual melody, God the One-in-Three adoring in glad hymns eternally. 3 To this temple, where we call thee, come, O Lord of hosts, today; with thy faithful lovingkindness, hear thy people as they pray, and thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway. 4 Here bestow on all thy servants what they ask of thee to gain, what they gain from thee forever with the blessed to retain, and hereafter in thy glory evermore with thee to reign. 5 Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and honour to the Spirit, ever Three, and ever One, one in might and one in glory while unending ages run. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY

Jesus Christ is risen today

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Ruben Saillens Hymnal: The Book of Praise #243 (1997) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Topics: Church Year Easter; Descants and Fauxbourdons; Hymns with Doxologies; Languages other than English French; Processionals First Line: Jesus Christ is risen today, hallelujah! (Brisant ses liens funèbres, alleluia!) Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is risen today, hallelujah! our triumphant holy day, hallelujah! who did once upon the cross, hallelujah! suffer to redeem our loss, hallelujah! 2 Hymns of praise then let us sing hallelujah! unto Christ our heavenly King, hallelujah! who endured the cross and grave, hallelujah! sinners to redeem and save, hallelujah! 3 But the pains which he endured hallelujah! our salvation have procured; hallelujah! now above the sky he's King, hallelujah! where the angels ever sing, hallelujah! 4 Sing we to our God above, hallelujah! praise eternal as his love; hallelujah! praise him, all ye heavenly host, hallelujah! Father, Son and Holy Ghost. hallelujah! --- FRENCH - Brisant ses liens funèbres, alléluia! Christ est sorti des ténèbres, alléluia! le ciel, la terre ont chanté, alléluia! Jésus est ressuscité, alléluia! 2 Les soldats, le sceau, la pierre, alléluia! n’ont pu le garder en terre, alléluia! et c’est pour nous qu’aujourd’hui, alléluia! le ciel s’ouvre devant lui! alléluia! 3 Il vit notre roi de gloire! alléluia! sépulcre, où est ta victoire? alléluia! le Christ est le vainqueur fort, alléluia! qui triomphe sur la mort, alléluia! 4 Puisque ta mort fut suivie, alléluia! du triomphe de la vie, alléluia! Je veux, ô mon divin Roi, alléluia! mourir et naître avec toi! alléluia! Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Languages: English; French Tune Title: EASTER HYMN

Glory be to God the Father

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #298 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Descants and Fauxbourdons; Glory; God the Holy Trinity; Hymns with Doxologies; Jesus Christ Lamb of God Lyrics: 1 Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son, glory be to God the Spirit, God almighty, Three-in-One! Glory, glory, glory, glory, while eternal ages run. 2 Glory to the One who loved us, washed us from each sin and stain; glory to the One who bought us, raised us up to serve and reign. Glory, glory, glory, glory, to the Lamb that once was slain. 3 "Glory, blessing, praise eternal!" angel coirs their hymns prolong: "Honour, riches, power, dominion!" echoes all creation's song. Glory, glory, glory, glory, praises to our God belong. Optional Verse: Glory be to God our Maker, God Redeemer, holy Son; glory be to God the Spirit, God almighty, Three-in-One! Glory, glory, glory, glory, while eternal ages run. Scripture: Revelation 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: REGENT SQUARE

While shepherds watched

Author: Nahum Tate, 1652-1715 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #138 (1997) Topics: Church Year Christmas; Descants and Fauxbourdons; Hymns with Doxologies; Jesus Christ Redeemer and Savior First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, the angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind; "Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and humankind. 3 "To you, in David's town, this day is born of David's line a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all meanly wrapped in swaddling bands, and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spoke the seraph, and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and to the earth be peace; good will henceforth from heaven to earth begin, and never cease!" Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD